Unlearning the Narrative of Singleness

After an unexpected summer off from podcasting, Kathryn is back as she tackles some of our limiting beliefs around singleness. Questions for further reflection Father God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, what is it that You have to say to me about relationships? In general, and those specific to my life? Single Friends, has God spoken anything to you about singleness or your desire to be in a romantic relationship? Have you asked Him, or are you too afraid to ask? If so, why? Married Friends, has God spoken anything to you about the singleness of a loved one, or your desire for them to one day be married? Have you asked Him, or are you too afraid to ask? If so, why? As you prepare to leave this time with Him, how are you processing what He has shown you? Ask Him for wisdom in how to put to work what He has shown you. Come find me and make sure to say hello! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kathrynmeans/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.means.5 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kathrynmeans FREE Discovery Session https://calendly.com/kathryn-means/30min Visit www.KathrynMeans.com and sign up for the Culture Changer Newsletter. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kathryn-means6/support

We are doing things a little differently today as I am joined and interviewed by my real life friend, Makayla McDaniel. Join us as this 20-something married mom, interviews me about lies married people believe about single people and how we can best serve one another as members of the Body of Christ. Come find me and make sure to say hello! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kathrynmeans/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.means.5 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kathrynmeans FREE Discovery Session https://calendly.com/kathryn-means/30min Visit www.KathrynMeans.com and sign up for the Culture Changer Newsletter. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

Today I am joined by MaryB. Safrit where we dig deep into a recent Instagram post of hers that got my wheels spinning. Go find her in all the places and thank her for lending her voice to this conversation about longing and what we learn by engaging with it. Instagram - @maryb.safrit @unsuitablepodcast TikTok - @maryb.safrit "My Friend's Wedding: A pre-wedding guided reflection for single Christians" We Don't Want The Bouquet: The Single Christian's Guide to Surviving Wedding Season Visit www.KathrynMeans.com and sign up for the Culture Changer Newsletter. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

The Navigating Christian Singleness Virtual Summit starts TOMORROW April 25-27th, and to celebrate I sat down with Dr. Kell Bush to give you a little taste of what you can expect from her session. Here are all the places you can find Dr. Kell! Instagram - @thehappysingleco Website - Click HERE It's not too late to sign up for the Virtual Summit. Click HERE to register! Visit www.KathrynMeans.com and sign up for the Culture Changer Newsletter. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

Today I am joined by co-host of the Navigating Christian Singleness Virtual Summit, Philip Wilder. He is also co-author of Single Isn't Second Best: Shifting the Perspective on Christian Singleness. You can find him at all the links below... Website: philipwilder.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Philip.wilder.author/ Instagram: @Philip_wilder_author Youtube: @Philipwilder To register and find out more about the Navigating Christian Singleness Summit click HERE! Visit www.KathrynMeans.com and sign up for the Culture Changer Newsletter. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

A lot of times, the way we talk about singleness makes us feel like it doesn't count and it is just the preseason to marriage. Listen in as my friend, Courtney Leo and I talk it out. All the places you can find Courtney! www.courtneyleo.com Instagram: @courtneyyleo - www.instagram.com/courtneyyleo TikTok: @courtneyyleo - www.tiktok.com/@courtneyyleo Podcast: www.graceforthegrowth.com Check out Courtney's Offers! Design Your Dream Solo Date Masterclass & Workbook (Free) https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/44355 Bloom 🌼 - 3 Month 1:1 Program https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/38442 Virtual Coffee Chat - 60 minute coaching blitz - https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/39280 Visit www.KathrynMeans.com and sign up for the Culture Changer Newsletter. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

It's just you and me today, Friends. Let's start unlearning some commonly used narratives of singleness, romance, and marriage together! Visit www.KathrynMeans.com and sign up for the Culture Changer Newsletter. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

It's easy to list all the ways singleness is hard. Society either complains about them or makes a mockery of them. I sit down with my friend Heather, and we name some of them because you cannot heal what you do not name.  The hard parts of singleness matter, so they must be properly grieved. Visit www.KathrynMeans.com and sign up for the Culture Changer Newsletter. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

It's easy to list the hard parts of singleness, but what about the good parts? Way back in January, Kathryn sat down with one of her closest friends, single mom, Christie Aitken as they talked about the good parts of singleness. Listen along and join in the conversation by listing some of the good parts of singleness we missed.  Go thank Christie for lending her voice to this conversation! Find her on Facebook or LinkedIn. Visit www.KathrynMeans.com and sign up for the Culture Changer Newsletter.  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

Kathryn sits down to discuss the book, Single Isn't Second-Best with co-author, C.E. White. Make sure to find her on Instagram as @cewhitebooks and go grab your own copy of Single Isn’t Second-Best from her website or Amazon.  Home - C. E. White (cewhitebooks.com) Visit www.KathrynMeans.com and sign up for the Culture Changer Newsletter. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

Listen along as Kathryn talks with new friend, Crystal LaHood about what it means to be a daughter of God as we untangle the terms “wife” and “mother” from being a woman. Go find Crystal on Instagram @crystallahood and thank her for sharing her heart with us today. Sign up for Kathryn's bi-monthly newsletter at www.kathrynmeans.com for news and encouragement. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

On this Christmas Eve, no matter where life finds you, I pray you find Jesus to be everything you need. Be blessed, Friends. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/holy-holy-holy License code: ZA3JEBXHR9WPGD24

Before you set out to accomplish an enormous goal like changing the culture of the Body of Christ by unlearning the current narrative of singleness, you need to define your terms and establish your Big Why. Join me as we talk about it! Sign up for my newsletter at www.kathrynmeans.com and get a free resource, "5 Ways to Love Your Single Friends and Family Members This Holiday Season". Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

Kathryn sits down with her mom to interview her about what it has been like to be the parent of an adult child who has never been married and how they traverse Christmas together. Sign up for my newsletter at www.kathrynmeans.com and get a free resource, "5 Ways to Love Your Single Friends and Family Members This Holiday Season". Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/above-the-earth License code: 4A5TIYX9CU6N1MZL

Starting December 22nd, this bi-monthly podcast is for you if you have a single loved one, if you are endeavoring to raise teenagers in a relationship-obsessed culture, if you are a leader in the Body of Christ, and last, but certainly not least, a single person yourself. Come along as we expose the idol the Church has made of marriage by unlearning the narrative of singleness.